Straydandelion

Straydandelion

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  1. HIPPA blues

    Straydandelion replied to nebrgirl's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Sorry for both your sad news *sighs* ...dogs are good listeners. Hope things improve quickly. As far as coping mechanisms, sometimes it helps me just to write it down, I am sure others have different...

  2. Does the school you go to reflect the pay

    Straydandelion replied to CanCan's topic in General Nursing

    I have had two hires based on the school I attended/and degree (in the US) when there were possibly others with more experience. As far as pay there was no

  3. Strange job interview...thoughts on this?

    Straydandelion replied to RNpandoraRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have had a few similar. IMO she has basically decided on a hire based on the application/resume the final factor being interview... checking the "usual factors" i.e. dress, grooming, sociability...

  4. Shortage of Primary Care MDs in US

    Straydandelion replied to Diahni's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting article, I wonder if the "specialists" are overpaid yet it didn't mention one area of concern which is insurance for each area: primary care vs specialist that I have heard is very high...

  5. Should we chart in 24-hour time?

    Straydandelion replied to MikeyBSN's topic in General Nursing

    There are fairly cheap watches that will switch from 12 to 24 hour time, with enough advanced notice and inservices I am thinking the change could be easily accomplished facillity-wide and the...

  6. In your experience have you seen this happen?

    Straydandelion replied to Smith-Lee's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You alluding to other things.. if you don't get any information/help other areas, you can also contact:

  7. RN refusing MA assignment

    Straydandelion replied to TXRenaNP's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    There are plenty of doctor's offices without MA's also however I see the other side..if she can do both, why hire another? Perhaps a definite time can be discussed for help? This would allow team help...

  8. Inaccurate Vital Signs- no one cares

    Straydandelion replied to ilovenursing2009's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with others.... 1. Tell the doctors what is going on 2. Talk to Risk Management ....more important though, why are you going to work with a temp of 102, you should be at home!

  9. pyxis dilemma

    Straydandelion replied to cptluciejensen's topic in General Nursing

    This is akin to covering up for that other nurse when rather then tell the truth. Even if that nurse leaves, there could be repercussions much later and you could be in serious trouble. Like...

  10. Ativan for Everything?

    Straydandelion replied to smilesandstickers's topic in General Nursing

    Too much, at least in a hospital settings where I worked. Personally, my Dad with Alzheimers was prescribed it so often (and Haldol actually made his symptoms worse plus became aggressive) that I...

  11. help needed for my report/assignment

    Straydandelion replied to winningguy's topic in General Nursing

    Changing policy in my experience usually is done by a team investigating all angles. This team would consist of all relavent parties including CNA, nurse, possibly coding (I believe medicare requires...

  12. How do you center yourself before a shift?

    Straydandelion replied to smilesandstickers's topic in General Nursing

    I am centered if I have enough sleep and don't ask for more then

  13. EMS Diversion Protocols

    Straydandelion replied to pm80's topic in Emergency

    While you are waiting for others to discuss this issue, even with a signed consent and AAOX3 a patient has a right to refuse treatment while in a hospital. I don't see this issue much different. If...

  14. Nurses, physicians weigh in on new doctoral nurse degree

    Straydandelion replied to Brian's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I have already heard the question "doctor doctor, or a doctor?" IMO it is just too

  15. Was this an appropriate order?

    Straydandelion replied to vashtee's topic in General Nursing

    If the unit secretary signed off on the order, it should have been done by her/him calling the doctor's office, if they signed off on the order and didn't do it.. that is a problem with the unit...

  16. Ortho wasnt what I was expecting

    Straydandelion replied to smilealot's topic in Orthopedic

    You're welcome, and I loved working Ortho, hope you enjoy it

  17. Death....by cheese

    Straydandelion replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    No one has mentioned the dreaded *gulps* Bleu Cheese... the worst! On a more serious note, having a Dad who was in hospice.. yes, intellectually you know the outcome...intellectually, you fully...

  18. Social Service Director and Housekeeping Supervisor's Ideas About Resident Rights...

    Straydandelion replied to flashpoint's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You mean, everyone doesn't have a Piggly Wiggly? *gasps* I agree with catlynLPN, they need to start

  19. Is looking at your own health info a HIPPA violation?

    Straydandelion replied to nkochrn's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Not being conversant in HIPPA very well except what everyone can read of it...how it can be a violation of privacy to see your own information except in certain context is

  20. Ortho wasnt what I was expecting

    Straydandelion replied to smilealot's topic in Orthopedic

    Late replying and you may have already found it, but this is a good place to start:

  21. Very upset and depressed...almost got fired

    Straydandelion replied to mondkmondk's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The only thing that would concern me is what OTHER policies that you aren't aware of, IMO that was an honest mistake and not life-threatening. Is there a P&P book you can

  22. Prayer @ staff meeting

    Straydandelion replied to HIPPIECHIKRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think ANY religion should be a private matter and not imposed on a mandatory staff meeting (silent prayers to your own faith being an exception IMO). Also, in a perfect world.. discussing it with...

  23. Re-entry RN having trouble writing my resume

    Straydandelion replied to caringsf's topic in General Nursing

    I am not sure of the practice at present, but if me, I would put dates of employment.. it will be obvious from the lack of dates between that 11 years that you were not employed as a nurse. Make sure...

  24. Chronic Hep.B carrier - Nursing school(AZ)

    Straydandelion replied to ykrolick's topic in General Nursing

    There is a contact button up at the top of the link... try

  25. Chronic Hep.B carrier - Nursing school(AZ)

    Straydandelion replied to ykrolick's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry, got initials mixed :) http://www.azbn.gov/ Anyway, good luck and hope you get answers